Longer stretch for 2024 peak avocado supply from California

Andrés Ocampo with HLB Specialties

“Ironically, demand for exotic fruits is highest when many items aren’t in season”

Summer is almost a contradictory time of year for tropical and exotic fruit. Supply is ample, but demand suffers from competition with local crops like…

Demand for Baby Romaine continues to grow and so does acreage

Even with California's recent high temperatures, the supply of baby romaine lettuce is good. "The heat affected the quality of the crop. There has been…

Longer stretch for 2024 peak avocado supply from California

California avocado supply continues to move past both the early season and mid-season forecast. As of the week ending August 16, more than 315 million…

Oregon blueberry season winds down

As Berry Fresh's Oregon season winds down, the company reflects on a season marked by both strong quality and yields. The company's Oregon fresh…

Rebound year for stone fruit farmers in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley

Farmers in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are experiencing a rebound year. Emily Lutz, executive director of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association,…

Jamaica addresses concerns over agricultural product price gouging post-Hurricane Beryl

Following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Jamaica's Minister of Agriculture, Floyd Green, highlighted concerns regarding the escalation of prices for…

USDA and CDFA declare California free of invasive fruit flies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture…

Camposol's profit of 2024's first half almost reaches level of 2023's entire year

Camposol Holding PLC (Camposol or the Company), a multinational company dedicated to providing fresh and healthy food globally, today announced its…

Wholesum launches Heirloom Tomato Merchandising Kit

"Effective merchandising strategies are crucial to maximize heirloom tomatoes potential"

A newly launched Heirloom Tomato Merchandising Kit is specially designed to empower retailers and produce merchandisers to elevate heirloom tomatoes, tap into…

Potato retail sales see positive volume and dollar sales growth in July 2023-June 2024

U.S. retail sales of potatoes increased by both volume and dollar sales in July 2023–June 2024. Volume sales increased by 1.3%, and dollar sales for the year…

"TikTok video about cucumber salad has increased the demand in Iceland"

The latest TikTok craze that saw cucumbers sell out across Iceland in recent weeks is a bit unusual, says Bárður Marteinn Níelsson, purchasing manager…

Food safety initiative recognized again

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat announced that the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standards, version 6 GFS, published in 2022, have received official…

Drugs were hidden in vegetable shipment

Meth seizure in Georgia during traffic stop

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intercepted a substantial quantity of…

Hurricane recovery efforts in Jamaica receive additional funding

The Hurricane Beryl Recovery Taskforce, aimed at providing relief for affected farmers across Jamaica, has been bolstered by a further allocation of $1.4…

Port of Natal in Brazil launches fruit export operations to Europe

On Monday, August 26, the Port of Natal, managed by the Rio Grande do Norte Docks Company (Codern) and supported by the state government of Rio Grande do…

Chile and India collaborate to enhance mango and pomegranate trade

Chile and India have agreed to collaborate on resolving market access issues for Indian mangoes and pomegranates, while also looking into expanding trade in a…

Gehan Elshrief, executive manager of G Fresh

"Egyptian sweet potato prices halved compared to the beginning of the season"

Halfway through the Egyptian sweet potato season, prices are falling due to increasing supply and fierce competition between exporters. Gehan Elshrief,…

Traders maintain consumers will never follow price to R200/10kg bag over coming 4 to 6 weeks

‘Over-the-top’ warnings of impending potato shortage in South Africa

Brace yourselves for R200 (over 10 euros) for a 10kg bag of potatoes, headlines are warning South Africans, but a look at the current average potato…

70 per cent regional funding for its purchase

Anti-frost machine to prevent fruit from freezing

An anti-frost machine to protect fruit from night frosts has once again saved several orchards this year, particularly in the Cuneo area of northern…

"We should avoid alarms that lead to a highly speculative buying and selling market at source"

Forecasts of a low supply of overseas citrus already influence prices in the Spanish field

Citrus imports from the southern hemisphere, both from South Africa and South America, have decreased this year. This fall is already starting to be…

"Some emerging pear varieties are gaining popularity in overseas markets"

"This season's new pears have a better flavour and are performing better than last year's exports"

The Huangguan pears from Hebei, China, have now been harvested and stored. Reports indicate that the volume of fresh pears directly exported from the…

Early harvest for Greek apples

There's been an earlier start for the Greek apple season, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos. The harvest of their main…

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Promising results: disinfection of a bag of lettuce using UV-C

Consumers who buy a bag of lettuce expect to ­find a clean product with a reasonable shelf life and no health risks. Processors need to meet this need…

Focus on young people and human resources for the future of fruit growing in Val Venosta, Italy

VIP looks to young people to ensure a significant future for fruit growing in Val Venosta, Italy, placing the issue of human resources among its…

Share Logistics acquires Caribbean specialist Allways Transport

Share Logistics, a global supply chain services provider, announces its acquisition of the Netherlands- and Bonaire-based, Allways Transport, a…

Most Aussies struggle to define a vegetable

A recent survey of over 1,000 Australians found that fewer than 25% could correctly define a vegetable, highlighting widespread confusion. Common…

Insort

"Fresh French fries grader that uses hyperspectral technology launched"

Being contrary. Doing things differently. Or, more nicely put, swimming against the current. That can sometimes pay off. And it does, says Kees Kelders…

Sarco Packaging & Equipment:

"We're moving toward reusing materials"

The packaging sector is experiencing a growing global movement toward a circular economy, with the focus increasingly shifting to reusing materials.…

Advanced grading technology crowns loose tomato production line

These days, you find loose tomatoes less frequently on store shelves. Yet, they remain highly sought after in the processing sector and quick service…

“We can backtrack everything per product, per second, per worker”

"Our product might sometimes be more costly, three times more than open field produce, but our customers prefer it because of the quality, cleanliness,…

Japan, the second most important destination for Chilean lemons

Chile's citrus exports to Japan, mainly focused on lemons, have increased significantly. By week 31, Chile has exported 56,324 tons of lemons, i.e. 32% more…

“In some instances, we have growers telling us they’ve not had an increase in the price they’re paid for as long as a decade.”

NFF Horticulture Council, community groups call out Australian supermarkets for record profits in cost-of-living crisis

The NFF Horticulture Council has reaffirmed its call for tighter government controls on supermarket trading practices as annual profits are reported by…

Facility also used for avocados and pawpaws

Joburg market introduces banana ripening facility

The Joburg Market Banana Ripening Facility is focused on improving the quality and market value of fresh produce like bananas, pawpaw, and avocados for…

Vietnam sees a rise in fruit and vegetable exports to Thailand

In the initial eight months of the year, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports approached nearly US$4.6 billion, marking a 29 per cent increase from the…

Apple price drop concerns in Himachal Pradesh

In Himachal Pradesh, apple growers are facing difficulties due to a decrease in apple prices, with Chetan Bragta, the BJP state spokesperson, voicing concerns…

Benzies produce expands its offerings in Asda stores across Scotland

Aberdeenshire-based Benzies Produce has been a long-standing supplier of carrots to Asda in Scotland for over 16 years. In a recent development, the…

Philippine onion imports to address stock depletion

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced the approval for the importation of 16,000 metric tons (MT) of yellow onions by the end of…

Establishment of protocol for the export of South African avocados to Japan

South Africa's Lamola concludes visit to Japan

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has concluded his visit to Japan, where he participated in the Tokyo International Conference on…